This year, he was given the task of presenting the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy, the award given to the player that “best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to hockey.”

Wearing a suit this time, the Canucks got a mention from the long suffering Canucks fan.

“The Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy is given to a player who shows great perseverance. Speaking about perseverance, I’m a Vancouver Canucks fan,” he said with a smile. “We know all about perseverance. For me it’s been a long 10 years.”